Gary, Wheel size for 05 545

[PKandCK]

Gary,
I have very little knowledge regarding wheels, etc. So my question is this. I have a new MY05 545i with the sport package. 18 wheels, runflats, etc..... I like the stock BMW wheel, but I would like to upgrade to something that would individualize the car for me. I'm thinking that I prefer chrome to the painted finish. When I go online to your company's site it starts talking about offset and such. That is when I start to get lost. :dunno: Is there a wheel that exactly replaces the OEM wheel in size that is also chrome? I don't want to change tire size, or anything else... just want "shinier" wheels! :)

[Gary@Tirerack]

Gary,
I have very little knowledge regarding wheels, etc. So my question is this. I have a new MY05 545i with the sport package. 18 wheels, runflats, etc..... I like the stock BMW wheel, but I would like to upgrade to something that would individualize the car for me. I'm thinking that I prefer chrome to the painted finish. When I go online to your company's site it starts talking about offset and such. That is when I start to get lost. :dunno: Is there a wheel that exactly replaces the OEM wheel in size that is also chrome? I don't want to change tire size, or anything else... just want "shinier" wheels! :)


Yes, wheels can get complicated, which is why our wheel search feature does all the work for you in regards to fitment, and shows only the wheels that will fit the car. That feature is here : http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=AB2&url=/wheels/index.jsp We don't carry replicas, sorry.

Unfortunately for you, chrome isn't very popular with BMW applications, so you will not find too many choices there. You may want to look into having your factory wheels chromed if you must have the shiny appearance.

[PKandCK]

Thanks Gary for the quick reply. I went to the website and found some wheels that look pretty darn good! BBS RX. 18x8.5 I know that my stock tires are larger in the back than the front. Do the wheels have to be a different size also? Also the BBS RX shows a
-10mm offset. Does this matter? In other words, are these a simple bolt on replacement or do I need to order different sizes, spacers, or whatever? Thanks, I really appreciate the info. :)

[Gary@Tirerack]

Thanks Gary for the quick reply. I went to the website and found some wheels that look pretty darn good! BBS RX. 18x8.5 I know that my stock tires are larger in the back than the front. Do the wheels have to be a different size also? Also the BBS RX shows a
-10mm offset. Does this matter? In other words, are these a simple bolt on replacement or do I need to order different sizes, spacers, or whatever? Thanks, I really appreciate the info. :)

These would be a direct bolt on, they include new bolts. No spacers are needed.

You could use 245/40R18 all around with this wheel on your car with no problem. If you have the wider 275/35R18 now, we don't have a chrome wheel that will fit that tire size on your car.